1. Manifest Destiny
1840-1850

2. Manifest Destiny
3. Manifest Destiny
What is it?

The driving force (one component) behind Americas expansion to the west (specifically the Pacific Coast)

4. Was not an official government policy 5. Promoted heavily in newspapers, posters, and other propaganda 6. John OSullivan first uses the term in a newspaper in 1845 7. manifest destiny to overspread the continent 8. Regarding the annexation of Texas 9. Says America was chosen to lead the continent out of wilderness 10. Americans were chosen to establish civilizationWhat caused it?

Myth of the Chosen Nation God chose the Americans to establish democracy from sea to shining sea

11. The Louisiana Purchase over 1/3 of the continent is gained by Jeffersons legislation 12. Government saw the appeal of potential land bringing more political power to the growing nation 13. Land Availability + Politics + Religion = Manifest Destiny